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**The Paul Leslie Hour**

For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

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#983 - Levi Lowrey Jan 17, 2024

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#983 - Levi Lowrey

The Levi Lowrey Interview and Performances are featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Welcome indeed to The Paul Leslie Hour.

We are delighted to present fiddler, guitarist, singer-songwriter Mr. Levi Lowrey. Levi This is one of Paul’s all-time favorite shows featuring an interview and stunning acoustic and vocal performances, recorded just for all of you listeners.

Levi’s great-great-grandfather was influential in the development of bluegrass and Lowrey began playing the violin in the sixth grade. By high school he was singing and before long playing guitar and writing songs. After a performance in NYC, an Atlantic Records executive told Lowrey, “I had to meet you. You silenced a New York City crowd.”

You’ll definitely want to check out Levi’s latest album entitled “Another Way.”

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And now, let’s get this thing going. You’re going to love Levi Lowrey.

#982 - Kirk West Jan 15, 2024

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#982 - Kirk West

The Kirk West Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to it!

The one and only Kirk West, tour manager (also known as Tour Mystic) for the Allman Brothers Band is featured on this episode. Mr. West is also the curator of the Big House Museum in Macon, Georgia. That is where this interview was recorded. It was originally broadcast on the radio in 2007

The Big House Museum was home port for the Allman Brothers Band in the early years. In addition to some of the band members living there, songs were written there, rehearsals took place and the foundation was laid for one of the best, most influential and unique bands in history–The Allman Brothers Band.

Kirk West is instrumental in preserving many Allman Brothers Band artifacts and pieces of history at the Big House Museum. We hope you enjoy this inside look into the history and magic that is the Allman Brothers Band. And a look at Kirk West, a man who has taken his own road in life and lived it to the fullest.

We’ve got a lot more interviews just like this coming. You can follow along for free. Like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook and subscribe on YouTube.

And with that, all I can say is: time to listen, folks.

#981 - Devon Allman Jan 12, 2024

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#981 - Devon Allman

The Devon Allman Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? We look at “here” as more than a place or time. It’s a state of mind, and right now “here” goes by the more formal title: The Paul Leslie Hour.

Okay, so we’ve got a very short interview from the archives with a prolific live and recording artist Devon Allman. Some of you are familiar with Devon Allman. He’s created as a solo recording artist, but also with the Allman Betts Band and the Royal Southern Brotherhood This interview was originally broadcast on the radio in 2007.

At that time, Devon Allman was the front man for the band Honeytribe. They had just released their debut album “Torch.” This was a band creating art outside of the mainstream music business. Paul enjoyed the album and described Honeytribe being “for those who like what music is all about.” The band’s sound could be described as a premium blend of rock, blues, instrumentals, and even reggae.

As for Devon…you could say Devon Allman has music in his blood. His father, the late, legendary Gregg Allman once called him “a chip off of the old block.” But we think Devon Allman’s style is distinctly his own. You’ll enjoy Devon Allman’s perspectives on the music business, and the message he is trying to send to all who listen.

We’ve got even more interviews just like this. You can help make this show possible. Just go right here, and we thank you.

And now, let’s hear what Devon had to say when he called in to chat with Paul for a bit. Do you agree?

#980 - Captain Flashback Jan 10, 2024

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#980 - Captain Flashback - Laurel Canyon Love

Captain Flashback joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Something’s happenin’ and it’s out of sight! Thanks for droppin’ in on The Paul Leslie Hour. We’ve got Captain Flashback on this episode. Yeah!

Captain’s going to talk about his upcoming live show. You’re invited to “experience” CAPTAIN FLASHBACK’S LAUREL CANYON LOVE! Show. It’s an immersive celebration of the 60s and 70s Roots of Classic Rock. It’s goin’ down on January 15, 2024 at the Whisky a Go-Go’s 60th anniversary celebration. And it’s all ages, daddy-o!

Paul would also dig if you’d subscribe to The Paul Leslie Hour on YouTube and like the Facebook page, baby! Yeah, baby!

And now, let’s hear from Captain Flashback! You’ll love his vibe, man and his stories are every music lover’s bag. C’mon people now. Let’s get together and listen. Right now.

The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

#979 - Roger L. Simon Jan 08, 2024

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#979 - Roger L. Simon

Roger L. Simon joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Oh, hello! Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’re proud to welcome writer, novelist and screenwriter Roger L. Simon on this very episode. Many of you know Roger L. Simon as columnist and “editor-at-large” for The Epoch Times. His new book is entitled American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Migration from Blue to Red States published by Encounter Books.

Paul has been interviewing fascinating people for more than 20 years now. Maybe you’d like to be a supporter or a helper of independent media. Just go right here - no amount is too small or too, well you know the rest.

Recorded in Charleston, South Carolina - you’re invited to listen to our interview with author Roger L. Simon. Let’s listen. Together.

#978 - Jay Collins Jan 05, 2024

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#978 - Jay Collins

The Jay Collins Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Hey! Consider it fate that you’re listening to The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’ve got a short interview with Jay Collins that was recorded backstage at Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia. It was broadcast on the radio in 2007 and this interview has been waiting until now to come out.

Jay Collins heads up the Jay Collins Band and was also the saxophonist for Gregg Allman and Friends.

Here’s what the late great Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band said about Jay Collins: “He has killer tone! Anybody who's into a good smokin’ tenor sax- ya’ll in for a treat!”

Jay Collins is not just a saxophonist, but also a flutist, songwriter, and a very unique vocalist. Based out of New York state, he has a bit of the music from New Orleans in his sound, as well as classic rock, jazz, and blues. He has also traveled the world as a US Jazz Ambassador.

Just a quick note here. Paul’s very first interview was broadcast in October 2003 and he’s been at it ever since. We’ve got a lot of interviews just like this. Best way to keep up with them is to subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook. Be our guest!

We think you’ll enjoy this insightful interview with Jay Collins. So let’s get to it!

#977 - Mark McGee Jan 03, 2024

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#977 - Mark McGee

The Mark McGee Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? We’ve been waiting for you. Thank you for spending some quality time listening to The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’ve got an interview with Mark McGee from our radio archives. This was originally broadcast in October 2007 and now we’re making it available on all platforms.

So, the interview you’re about to hear is with guitarist Mark McGee, a performing and recording artist, vocalist and producer. He is a man who had a dream to pursue mastery of the guitar. He stayed determined and is undoubtedly a phenomenal guitarist. If you’ve seen him live, you haven’t forgotten.

Mark McGee grew up in California, and started practicing his craft at an early age. Working with the Alameda All Stars, he was chosen by Gregg Allman to be the lead guitarist and slide guitarist for Gregg Allman & Friends. Mark was with Gregg from 1995 to 2004 and then again in 2007.

Not content just to perform with a musical legend, which is an accomplishment enough, McGee continued his creative journey. He met vocalist and singer Nicole Sutton. With others, they formed the band Luvplanet, a band that harnesses the magic of melodic rock. They continue to this day.

Hey, real quick. As we continue on that road that never ends, we’ve got even more stories we’d like to bring to the masses. If you’d like to be a helper and supporter of independent media simply go right here, and we thank you.

And now let’s hear Mark McGee’s story. Yessiree! Let’s listen. All of us.

#976 - Floyd Miles Jan 01, 2024

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#976 - Floyd Miles

The Floyd Miles Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Let me say, welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour! And welcome to the year 2024!

We’ve got an interview from our archives with the late and legendary Floyd Miles. Mr. Miles was a very special guest back in our early radio days. In fact, Floyd Miles was the guest on the episode celebrating the anniversary of four years since our inaugural broadcast. That means this originally aired in October 2007. It’s been preserved on compact disc, but now it’s our honor to bring it to you.

Floyd Miles was a man known for his voice and soul as much as his sunny personality. He recorded and performed with the likes of James Brown, the Drifters, Rufus Thomas, Sam and Dave, Root Boy Slim, Lucky Peterson, Alex Taylor and many of you saw him on the road with Gregg Allman and Friends. You never heard a voice quite like Floyd Miles. In fact, it was he who taught Gregg Allman to sing.

It’s our great pleasure to present interviews like this, that you just can’t get anywhere else. Be sure and subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook. It’s the best way to keep up with this priceless content. It’s there for you.

And now I think it’s time we hear the interview with one of the great American singers: Floyd Miles.

#975 - Jerry Jemmott Dec 29, 2023

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#975 - Jerry Jemmott

The Jerry Jemmott Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Well, let’s define “here.” We’re talking about The Paul Leslie Hour, where the music comes alive and you meet the fascinating people who create it.

Our radio interview with Jerry Jemmott is featured on this very episode. Jerry Jemmot has been called "One of the most influential bass players of the past 100 years.” This originally aired back in October 2007.

You will not only be enamored by hearing his music with Souler Energy, but the interview you’re about to see is very interesting and exciting.

From Jerry Jemmott’s beginnings with the late great King Curtis, to his recording sessions with everyone from B. B. King, Ray Charles, Jerry Jeff Walker, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Freddie King, and too many to mention to his own work…this is a man who has music in his soul. He has created a lot of music that means a lot to people, and has been heard on recordings of artists from all over the world.

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Now, let’s listen to that interview with Jerry Jemmott. What do you say?

#974 - Bruce Katz Dec 27, 2023

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#974 - Bruce Katz

The Bruce Katz Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Let me say that with you as our listener, the pleasure is all ours as we say: “Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour!”We’ve got an interesting interview from our radio archives today. We’re pleased to present our interview with pianist, organist, songwriter and recording artist Bruce Katz of the Bruce Katz Band. The great John Hammond said this about Bruce Katz: “This man is as good as it gets. One of the greatest keyboard artists I’ve ever heard.”

This particular interview with Bruce Katz was originally broadcast on the radio in October 2007. Bruce was touring with the legendary Gregg Allman and Friends and the Bruce Katz Band’s most recent album was “A Deeper Blue.”

We’ve got more interviews coming down the pike with the amazing musicians who worked with Gregg Allman and many other interviews with great artists. Subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook to follow along.

And now I think it’s time we unsealed this interview with Bruce Katz. Let’s listen. Together.